Height Safety Lifting Load Control Safety Management PHS TRAINING 5 SARA (Search and Rope Access) Operative 01 DURATION 5 Days RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES 1 Trainer to 6 Trainees PRE-COURSE INSTRUCTIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SpanSet recommend that all trainees for this course undergo an assessment to identify their suitability. SpanSet are able to either arrange this or advise those wishing to do so. - All delegates to be registered on the course registration form. - All delegates to be advised of the following: - Fire procedures - Toilets and Welfare OVERVIEW The course is designed to provide: - A background into how Rope Access can be utilised for search purposes. - An outline of the legislation relating to general work at heights and how rope access fits into this. - The ability for officers to access areas using rope techniques including: - Descending - Ascending - Climbing - Officers will be able to inspect, care and maintain all the associated equipment required for the techniques. COURSE SUMMARY - Officers to carry out a multiple choice test of the key points of safe work at height - Officers to carry out a practical assessment of all the techniques covered - Areas of concern to be addressed by both the trainer and the officers - Summarise the key points of the course - Issue course feedback forms - Thank the officers for attending
PHS TRAINING 5SARA(Search and Rope Access)Operative
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DURATION5 Days
RATIO OF TRAINERS TO TRAINEES1 Trainer to 6 Trainees
PRE-COURSE INSTRUCTIONS AND ENTRYREQUIREMENTSSpanSet recommend that all trainees for this courseundergo an assessment to identify their suitability.SpanSet are able to either arrange this or advise thosewishing to do so.- All delegates to be registered on the course registration form.
- All delegates to be advised of the following:- Fire procedures- Toilets and Welfare
OVERVIEWThe course is designed to provide:- A background into how Rope Access can be utilisedfor search purposes.
- An outline of the legislation relating to general workat heights and how rope access fits into this.
- The ability for officers to access areas using ropetechniques including:- Descending- Ascending- Climbing
- Officers will be able to inspect, care and maintain allthe associated equipment required for the techniques.
COURSE SUMMARY- Officers to carry out a multiple choice test of the keypoints of safe work at height
- Officers to carry out a practical assessment of all thetechniques covered
- Areas of concern to be addressed by both the trainerand the officers
- Summarise the key points of the course
- Issue course feedback forms
- Thank the officers for attending
SARA(Search and Rope Access)Operative
COURSE JOININGINSTRUCTIONSCOURSE ASSEMBLYUnless otherwise stated, all courses are held atSpanSet (UK) Limited and will assemble at0900 hrs daily. Delegates should report to themain training reception upon arrival.
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHINGAll equipment required throughout the coursewill be provided by SpanSet Ltd.Candidates should provide their owncomfortable clothing and safety footwear, withprovision made for inclement weatherconditions, i.e. fleeces, waterproofs, windproof,etc.
FOOD & REFRESHMENTRefreshments will be provided throughout theday on all courses.A lunch will be provided on all courses of a dayor more in duration held at SpanSet.
ACCOMMODATIONDetails of local accommodation on request.
SpanSet also provide training for: • Height Safety Courses for Police & Security Forces • Height Safety for Rescue Courses for the Emergency Services • Vehicle Fall Protection Courses • Safe Lifting & Rigging Courses • Load Restraint Courses
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PHS TRAINING 1Introduction to Height Safety & Equipment Awareness
COURSE SYLLABUSTheory/Practical- Introduction to Rope Access- Introduction to SARA- Health & Safety Legislation- Equipment Familiarisation- Equipment Strengths, Limitations and Standards- Equipment Fitting & Safety Checks- Principles of Safe Rigging- Principles of Rescue- Safe Access on and off the ropes- Descending Ropes- Ascending Ropes- Rope to Rope Transfers- Passing Deviations- Climbing- Rescuing a casualty in descent mode- Rescuing a casualty in ascent mode- Hauling & Lowering Systems- Basic Rigging
SARA EQUIPMENT PROCEDURESTo include a full working knowledge of:- Equipment Storage- Equipment Maintenance- Equipment Inspection- Equipment Issue
SARA OPERATIONAL PROCEDURESTo include a full working knowledge of:- Operational Risk Assessment- Operational Safety Method Statement- Operational Despatch Procedure
ASSESSMENT METHODSDetails of written assessmentsAll candidates will carry out a multiple-choice testcovering the key points of the course. If a candidate gets a total score of less than 80% thenthe trainer will explore the candidates’ knowledge ofthe topic. Where the candidate has a goodunderstanding of the topic the result may beamended.
Details of other assessment methodsDuring the course of the day the candidates will becontinually verbally assessed by the trainer usingworking examples and scenarios to determine thecandidates understanding of a specific topic.
EQUIPMENT COVERED DURING TRAININGRope access equipment including:- Harnesses- Helmets- Descenders- Ascenders- Ropes and Rigging EquipmentSamples of other associated equipment including:- Fall Arrest Harnesses and Lanyards- Alternative Work Positioning Equipment- Items of Defective Equipment for Inspection
FEEDBACK TO CLIENT AFTER COURSE- Certificate for all officers valid for three years- Photo ID cards for all officers, valid for three years- Written appraisal of trainee can be provided ifrequired
RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED BY SPANSET- Course registration sheet- Copy photo for duplicate issue- Course feedback forms where completed
